Series 60 fault code SPN000641 Turbo Actuator

Possible bad Turbo actuator or bad turbo on a 2008 2009 Freightliner Columbia/Century/Cascadia with a Detroit Series 60 EPA07

[@ikerdiaz1318]

Excelente vídeo el procedimiento ayuda para los técnicos. Lo hubiera hecho en español. Para los latinos. Saludos desde Guadalajara Jalisco

[@jasonpettis-yd8mt]

I'm trying to complete a forced regen on 2009 columbia with detroit and it won't let me complete the regen because of this spn code.so fix this first?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Use the software and perform a test on the turbo (hysteresis). It’s a pass or fail. Also, you can remove the turbo actuator from the turbo, check the sweep on the turbo. Is it smooth? You can then check the actuator using the software, calibration. Check the harness for oil at the injector harness. You can also check the hat at the MCM. The 121 pin for oil

[@jaspreetsingh1992]

You have a email brother? I have a shop here in phx Arizona I would love to speak to you and get more insight . Thank you again - Jaspreet

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Carlos diesel @sbcglobal.net

[@boclarkification]

Why would my software not be able to read my actuator?? Same set up but now my actuator won't do test because it won't read it. Says "No actuator present"

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Check for any contamination in the harness. Is the actuator original, are you replacing? What are you trying to do?

[@lsxdash8301]

I got a 2009 detroit 60 and I replaced turbo and actuator together and now truck is shutting off cause of the actuator code thrown in this video what could it be?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Was the turbo actuator already mounted together or were they separate and you mounted them together? You can also perform a hyper thesis test. It is a pass or fail. Check the intake throttle valve. Does it shut off at idle or while driving?

[@AUDIO-RESALE-1964]

Very good explanation. I hope you get more subscribers. 👍

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Thank you

[@omarcarrillo143]

What’s going on Carlos? I got a 2008 freightliner Detroit 60 series 14l i’m having a similar issue I have two codes for the actuator, but every time mechanics perform test it passes but when I’m under a load motor requires more boost the check engine light and service light pop up I release the paddle, the lights go away, they only activates when I’m under a heavy load , and requires more boost, the actuator passed test twice also self calibrated today, got back on the highway and the engine lights came back up again not as much as it did before so it did some type of calibration, but still not working. Perfect, if I remove the actuator from the turbo, will I need a computer to calibrate it again or it doesn’t matter if I put it back in or what do you think I should do?

[@salishaho3194]

Delete the dpf and the egr valve and you don't have to change any turbo or actuator.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

That is always an option but in California they are cracking down on deleting emissions. They are going to start enforcement along with registration that requires the truck to go to the dealer for verification. This is what I heard from friends that work at the dealership.

[@chinojerezanoable]

Mr Carlos, hey tengo problemas con mi troque en Las mañana mas que nada, al empezar a manejar me prende la Luz del motor y cuando me orillo para revisarlo se apaga, el codigo algunas veces no alcanzo a leer el codigo eng not kn 128s147 11, hace eso 3 o 4 veces y despues funciona normal es un century freightliner 09 serie 60

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Eddie Guzman recomiendo que le pongan el programa de Detroit para ver que son los códigos i código exacto. Por lo que veo, puede ser algo con el turbo or el actuator.

[@luistaura7417]

hola edie soy luis yo tengo un cascada 2009 lo mismo códigos tengo ya lo compuso su camion y que y so ?

[@diamelgoitizolo900]

Hola tengo un freightliner columbia 2007 y el turbo se desconecta y vuelve repetidamente, en ovaciones tengo que arrimarme y apagar el camión para que vuelva a trabajar el turbo ,que puede ser?

[@amiralhusaini6438]

My actuator stayed in there’s low power where it is the harness that goes to the ECM can you please make a video of it

[@yunielurtiaga8213]

Buenas noches carlos. Podria darme au número de teléfono para poder comunicarme con usted, tengo un probrema en el truck. Gracias

[@alejointruso6566]

Hola amigo buenas Tengo un problema con mi columbia motor detroit direc VI Derrepwnte activo los frenos jacob y se cortan derrepente pasan unos segundos o unos minutos y vuelven solos revise bgt y turbo y sale que esta bueno te agradecería si me pudieras ayudar aparte de esos problemas no arroja codigo lo único que me ha arrojado es un código de temperatura de aceite pero el motor estando frío

[@skodastetsomxbox8258]

Pedro donde puedo conseguir el software y que escaner estas ocupando?

[@mauriciovides2904]

Hola yo tengo un problema en un Century 2007 14 litros me tira el código SPN 1172 -TURBO COMPRESSOR EN TEMP quisiera saber a qué se debe

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Turbo compressor inlet temperature sensor Puede ser que está malo. El código 1172, necesitó lo de más. Normalmente tiene spn 1172 fmi • •

[@cruzrosas7786]

Hey Carlos, i needed some work done on my truck, how can I get in touch? I’m in California.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Jose Rosas sorry for the late reply. I’ve been away. If you still need some work or have any questions let me know.

[@cruzrosas7786]

Carlos Diesel Electric I need the clutch replaced on a cascadia. I’m in San Diego give me a call 7738445539

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Jose Rosas if it’s okay. I’ll call you tomorrow morning.

[@alinaasir1]

Hello Carlos I have 2015 prostar with Cummins engine spn 641. I asked friends and they told me something about the actuator maybe bad. But the truck is been driving for a week with the check engine light on. Other than that the truck is driving good. What’s ur recommendation boss and thanks for ur expertise.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

I recommend you have access Insite software, you can remove the turbo actuator and manual test it once it has been removed. Also check the sweep on the turbo. If it smooth then you more than likely have an actuator issue.

[@alinaasir1]

@@CarlosDieselElectric thank you very much. My mechanic just checked and he is saying it maybe the actuator or the whole turbo as soon he tells me what it maybe I will let u know. Thanks

[@kiratsingh4264]

This video is really very helpful

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Thank you

[@transport21]

Where do I buy a test ecm from?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Usually you have to get one from a junk yard or if there is a truck that is very similar you can always borrow it.

[@ratrod3598]

It would be cool to see video like this on the bbec 5 none holder turbo but BW style

[@jorvingparraramos731]

Buena noche Pedro tengo un problema con un motor de eso que solamente prende con starting fluid ya se reviso todo el sistema de combustible y otra mcm

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Que motor es?

[@RanjitSingh-pl2tb]

Which laptop and software do you use for diagnostic?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

I use a Lenovo laptop and the DDDL software from Detroit Diesel. You can purchase the software from Nexiq.

[@shawnrahaman5585]

Hi Carlos cause low temperature that not regeneration change all dpf sensor and Turbo and EGR valve

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

What year is the truck?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

shawn rahaman check you Doser Block ( you will need the Diagnostic Program), check behind doser injector for any blocking. This will stop it from reaching temperatures. What is the engine temperature when you are trying to regen?

[@magmag7316]

Buenos días Carlos me gustaría poderlo llamar para ver en que me puedes ayudar con una falla en mi truck es un serie 60 cascadia 2010

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

magdiel legra si gusta, hablé me mañana 323-697-2425

[@cristianplacencia9359]

hola estimado ,consulta , tengo un detroit ddec 6 que lo repararon completo y cuando lo entregaron no funcionaban los jacobs, me sale codigo sid147 fmi14 , revisaron todo , cambiaron turbo nuevo y sigue el mismo problema , yo limpio el codigo desde el dddl y me funcionan hasta q vuelve a aparecer el codigo, se cambio egr y nada ,al momento de hacer la calibracion de vnt solo pasa la primera parte y la segunda calibracion me sale error , como te digue turbo nuevo pero nada ,, alguna sujerencia para emcontar el problema gracias

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Que año es el camión? Si es 2004-2007 el turbo trabaja con un V-Pod. El V-Pod le manda aire para actuar el turbo (boost). Tienes que ver si aire le sale del V-Pod y va al turbo.

[@cristianplacencia9359]

@@CarlosDieselElectric 2017 ddec 6 con vnt electronica

[@ratrod3598]

Love the video.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Marlo Mayo thank you

[@transport21]

So what did you do about he oil contamination?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Hack Daddy - Official - the oil contamination originated from the injector harness, over time this allows oil to pass through into the main engine harness. I had to change all three harnesses in order to eliminate the contamination.

[@transport21]

Carlos Diesel Electric what about the ecm did the oil not reach that yet?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Hack Daddy - Official - oil did reach the ECM, in most cases your ECM is fine. You can usually just clean the contact area with electric cleaner and use shop air to dry it off. After the harnesses have been replaced and you are still having issues then try using a test ECM or just replace the ECM.

[@jose10travieso]

Hola carlos tengo un problema con mi 07 detroit 60 14L cuando ando en una velocidad de 40 y mas la abuja del turbo sube y baja 10 psi cada 5-8 segundos y lo ase todo el tiempo cuando anda corriendo... un mecanico me chekio el turbo y me dijo esta bien no se que pueda ser usted que opina?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Puede ser el V-Pod, tienes que revisar varias cosas. El 2007 no tiene turbo electrónico, trabaja con el V-Pod, la válvula de EGR,

[@jose10travieso]

Gracias carlos por ahi comensare con el vpod

[@liizy270]

Hi, was wondering if you knew if a truck needs to reprogrammed when changing turbo. Truck has GR eliminated and when it got turbo replaced it won't work. Appreciate your help.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

That will be tricky. Are you replacing like for like? In other words, the turbo you are installing, does it completely assembled? Or did you transfer the actuator over to the turbo? Also, is the turbo from the dealer or is it rebuilt.

[@liizy270]

@@CarlosDieselElectric the turbo is from dealer it came with the actuator included.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

@@liizy270the turn from the dealer already comes calibrated and ready for installation. Why was the old turbo removed? We’re you getting fault codes?

[@liizy270]

@@CarlosDieselElectric it was replaced because the actuator wasn't good.

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

@@liizy270 check the harness for any contamination of oil. Check the plugs, the MCM harness, check the injector harness and finally check the harness at the rear of the engine. It connects near the top of the starter. I just did a video on the harness.

[@mario1386]

Hey Carlos im having Turbo Actuator, Restricted operability ....could it be a faulty turbo or actuator?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Mario Contreras you would have to use the Diagnostic Software from Detroit in order to find out. But first, how many miles on the truck and is this the original turbo?

[@mario1386]

@@CarlosDieselElectric 516k i believe its original i have all service records from new up too current date and its not showing any turbo charger replacement.. thanks for quick response!!

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

@@mario1386 #1 look for any oil contamination in the harness, #2 remove the turbo actuator and perform a hyper thesis test which will check to see if the actuator is good. This is a pass or fail. #3 check the lever or claw on the turbo itself, does it travel smooth or bind/feel hard at any point? If it feels hard then this could be the cause of the issue. You will need to remove the coolant before you remove the actuator. Maybe try a test ECM with a truck of a similar year.

[@MrPollocan]

Hey man , i recently replaced the turbo and it’s not working at all , a friend of mine let me borrow his ecm and it’s working , what could be the cause ? Someone told me that i have to recalibrate the new turbo. Thank you

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

If you purchased a complete turbo assembly (with the actuator already mounted) then you do not have to calibrate anything. It is a simple R and R. Your ECM could be bad which is why you could be having issues. Was this purchased from the dealer?

[@MrPollocan]

@@CarlosDieselElectric It’s a garrett turbo , the exact same thing , obviously cheaper

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

@@MrPollocan then it should already be calibrated and ready to go. My guess is the ECM is issue. Since you tried using a different ECM and everything worked. Then most likely this is the cause. Check your harness for any contamination (especially oil). If you have any then replace it. But before anything, What year is the truck?

[@MrPollocan]

@@CarlosDieselElectric it’s a 2006 , Some one told me to recalibrate it using dddl , someone else told me to use the actuator from the old turbo to have the same calibration , i don’t know what to do

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

@@MrPollocan ok, the 2006 uses a V-Pod system (air) to actuate the turbo. Check your V-Pod and make sure air is coming out of it, no calibration required. Could be a bad V-Pod. If you have the software you can command the V-Pod to open 100 and see what happens

[@jaspreetsingh1992]

So was it the harness or was it a turbo actuator itself??

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

If I remember correctly, the oil caused many of the issues. If there is oil present in the harness, that has to be corrected first. But the actuator was not passing the test. Unfortunately, the turbo had to be replaced and the harness.

[@jaspreetsingh1992]

I checked the can lines on the actuator connecter and one of them I was getting 2.3 and the other line was 3.5 ground was good and power to it was over 11 bolts . That most likely has to do with the harness I’m assuming . I checked the turbo the blade was chewed up pull the actuator off and the arm was very hard to move as welll . I think I may recommend my customer both a turbo and harness . Can you just confirm what I’m doing is ok ? I’m a new mechanic and I just want to be 1000000% positive

[@jaspreetsingh1992]

Also I forgot to thank you for getting back to me as well . Really appreciate that man! 🤝🤝

[@jamesmcnaughton9575]

I have same turbo on my 08 series 60....used to get as much as 40 psi boost in extreme pulls....recently replaced with same turbo again and now struggle to get 29 psi.......which is the more typical boost I should expect ?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

James Mcnaughton these are tricky, how many miles in the truck? Original injectors? Have you checked the CAC? Was the turbo rebuilt or from the dealer?

[@jamesmcnaughton9575]

@@CarlosDieselElectric wow....quick reply Carlos....thank you.....new turbo...new.... cac....don't have complete history....took over truck and payments in lieu of debt owed by friend ( did not cheat him out of it )....900,000 I'm (540,000 in miles I think) but they are all hard and extreme Bush miles from logging....32,000 hrs.....have only done a couple rockers and injectors as needed....top set last year .....canister removed and deleted....turbo is vgt and confirmed to be ok and set up properly for delete.....I will check cac with soapy water spray to confirm ok.....did recently find small crack in air mixer?( don't know proper name.....left side of engine and manifold where air enters engine)

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

James Mcnaughton so you have some new injectors and some original. That could be the issue. But definitely start with any air leaks on the CAC.

[@jamesmcnaughton9575]

@@CarlosDieselElectric thanks for your advice Carlos.....I'll be doing just that but it has to wait..... I'm in remote area in northern Ontario and will have shop time next week.....I will comment again with whatever I can figure out

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

James Mcnaughton well I hope you get good news. Definitely let me know what they find.

[@cruzrosas7786]

Sounds good

[@fernandomejia2498]

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[@rodneyjohnson2064]

How do you get one rebuilt

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Rodney Johnson there are a few places that can rebuild turbo charges and use the old turbo actuator. I don’t recommend that route, a rebuild on just the turbo alone runs $1400-1800 with a very limited warranty. But, if the actuator fails then you still need to buy one, have it calibrated so you are looking at $600-800 (ball park) for the actuator plus labor and the person has to have the Detroit Software to calibrate properly. So in the end it price comes out the same, but the OEM from the dealer at least has a 1 year warranty when typically the rebuild has a 3 month to 6 month warranty. I know either way it ain’t cheap, hope this helps.

[@luisfranco612]

Que tal carlos tengo un problema paresido a este video me reconstrulleron el motor es un 60 series 14 litros 2010 columbia el freno demotor dejo de funcionar regrese con el mecanico y me calibraron de nuevo el actuador claro como deve ser.. lo fui amanejar para unas cuantas millas y otraves ya no me travajo el freno de motor bueno para no aserlo mas largo... canbiaron turbo. Actuador bgt. Todos los cables de lado derecho y izquierdo inclullendo los del turbo el problema siguio igual pusieron otra computadora para testiar pero todo salio igual ya en estas alturas yo miraba que removian el actuador bgt lo calibravan y luego lo acomo daban el engrane del turvo en su posicion y colocaban el actuador en el turbo aki biene el problema en la calibrasion final ya no pasava el test ..repitieron este proseso no te miento como 20 beses.. llegamos asta el limite de pedir prestado el turvo completo de un camion igual que el mio lo istalaron pero igual el mismo problema otrabes la seguanda calibrasion no pasaba logramos unas cuatas beses calibrar todo bien pero al activar el freno de motor solo una bes o dos escuchava el freno de motor trabajar.. bueno el mecanico se dio por bensido y medejio que ya hera un problema electrico.. mallana llegara un electrico arevisar el camion yo lla canbie el switch y los solenoid del motor pero todo sigue igual.. bueno carlos que opinas sobre este problema .gracias por tu atencion

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

luis franco haber si entiendo, el problema que tienes es con el frenó de motor. Para activar tienes un switch en el tablero y uno a lado del pedal del clutch? O solo el switch en el tablero?

[@luisfranco612]

Tengo 2 swict uno abajo del pedal que lo presiona y uno en tablero ya los revisaron pero esta bien no encontaron el problema.. a hora tengo el freno de motor directo con el swiht del tablero orijinal selecciono alto y bajo y con otro swicht que ellos me pusieron activo el el freno de motor solo asi de esta manera el freno de motor ya travaja..

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

luis franco eso iba ser lo que yo iba recomendar. La otra cosa que revisar es el alambrado amarillo. Cuando abres el hood cerca del starter, revisar los alambres amarillos. Aveces la corrosión

[@luisfranco612]

@@CarlosDieselElectric ok carlos muchas gracias boy achekiar esos cables gracias por tu atención

[@alejointruso6566]

Hola amigo por casualidad encontró el problema que tenia ?? Yo tengo un problema muy parecido en mi columbia

[@eduardor7876]

Hi, i replaced the boost sensor and there isn't a code And when I gp uphill i have very low boost. What could i do it's very slow

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Eduardo R have you checked the charge air cooler? You may have a leak, check the CAC system. How many miles are on the truck?

[@eduardor7876]

@@CarlosDieselElectric Hi thanks for answering back so fast, I had to rebuild the truck last year so badically the engine has about 40k miles on it since i rebuild the engine. And i have not check the CAC systemem but i think is the turbo i just don't know how to be sue about it!

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Eduardo R you can usually have the turbo checked, find a local shop that can inspect it. It would require removing the actuator and moving the lever. When the overhaul was done, were the injectors replaced with new (dealer) or rebuilt?

[@eduardor7876]

@@CarlosDieselElectric hi, the rebuilt was done by a mechanic from the yard i work. I will get the turbo checked!!

[@franciscomartinez-fo7fy]

Very good video

[@myrnapagan3280]

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[@quocbinhduong-pv4ef]

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[@CarlosDieselElectric]

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[@SamuelMartinez-dj5rq]

Hay Carlos I was watching your video and I have a question I have a 2009 freightliner Columbia Siri 60 when I’m going up a hill my truck starts losing power and my turbo starts cutting in and out gust like half a second can this be my actuator going bad

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Could be the actuator or an internal issue with the turbo where it is binding and getting stuck.

[@SamuelMartinez-dj5rq]

Carlos Diesel Electric okay thanks

[@sonxairasakhamdee2178]

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